Josephson C42

Josephson Engineering makes a wide range of fine condenser microphones for studio, stage and field sound pickup, and audio instrumentation. In the process of developing our own mics, we've come up with special technologies that let us realize designs that weren't possible in classic mics of years past.
This means that the expert user has a wider range of sound choices, without many of the compromises of older designs.


The Josephson Engineering C42 is an all-purpose cardioid condenser microphone suitable for multiple recording applications including spot miking acoustic and amplified instruments, drums and drum overheads, ensemble and choir pickups, concert recording, sound effects and vocals.
Standard C42 microphones are satin machined stainless steel for years of rugged use.

C42 electronics feature a selected discrete FET driving a fully balanced symmetrical transformerless discrete class-A output stage. The output impedance is low enough that very long cable runs may be used without signal degradation.
Although the microphone is specified for full P48 phantom power, it will function with phantom power as low as 24 volts, with some limitation in maximum SPL.


Also available is a stereo kit, the C42MP, includes a matched pair of C42 microphones in matte black chrome finish and a protective case. A special high sound pressure level version, the C42H, is available for use in very close sound pickup applications.

Josephson C42 Specifications :

    * Output Level, mV/Pa: 8.5
    * Frequency Response (at 60 cm): 40Hz - 20kHz ±2dB from curve
    * Equivalent Noise Level, A-weighted: ≤21dB
    * Maximum SPL (with P48 power): 135dB
    * Power Reauirements: 48V Phantom Power, 4.5 mA
    * Temperature Range: -10 to +50° C
    * Dimensions: 21mm diameter, 98mm long
    * Connector: 3-pin XLR tyle, pin 2 postive polarity